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If you need to write an appeal letter for your nonprofit organization, you probably wouldn’t consider Stephen King to be a resource. But his book titled On Writing includes some gems that are applicable to fundraisers, too. Here are 5 tips from Stephen King, the King of Horror, that you can use to draft and […]
A letter of inquiry (LOI) is sent by a nonprofit to a foundation or other entity that concisely introduces a funding need and asks if the foundation is willing to receive a full proposal. LOIs are a useful tool for both the nonprofit seeking funding as well as the funder. For the nonprofit, LOIs are […]
As a fundraiser, your work helps move your organization’s mission forward. If you’re preparing to leave your fundraising job, what steps can you take to help your successor build on your work? Heather Eddy, President and CEO of Kistner Eddy Executive Services (KEES), recommends putting together some key documentation before your departure. By doing so, you’ll help continue […]
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It’s important to make it easy for donors to make a gift to your organization, but what does that actually mean when it comes to your online donation forms? One approach is to follow the advice that James Clear shares in Atomic Habits, intended to reduce friction and make desired actions simpler. His four tips […]
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Engaging your organization’s board members in your year-end appeal can boost the effectiveness of your appeal. But in order to involve your board members productively, it’s important to choose an approach that best suits your organization. To gather some practical and effective ways to involve board members, I spoke with fundraising expert Erik Hanberg, author […]
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The halfway point through the calendar year offers a valuable opportunity for fundraisers. Whether you’re on track to meet your fundraising goals or you’re falling a bit short at midyear, there’s still ample time to prepare for a strong second half of the year. In fact, what you do at midyear can play a big […]
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Communicating with your organization’s supporters is key to strengthening their connection to your mission. But without a full picture of your supporters, you may miss opportunities to engage more deeply with them. That’s why it’s so important not only to track donor and volunteer data, but also to consider both when communicating with your supporters. […]
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Persistence is key when it comes to pursuing grant funding for your organization. Grant writer Stephanie Mathers encourages organizations to commit to a sustained grant writing effort of 12 to 18 months and finds that when they do, their rate of success increases. This recommendation is supported by the 2024 State of Grantseeking Report, which […]
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Thanking donors contributes to the foundation of an effective fundraising operation. Sometimes sending acknowledgments gets brushed off as a transactional task, but without an effective thank-you plan in place it’s unlikely that your organization will retain a substantial number of donors. And that means that the success of all your other fundraising efforts will be […]
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Older Americans with individual retirement accounts (IRAs) can meet their required minimum distribution by making qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) to eligible nonprofit organizations. This method offers a nice option for donors to support organizations they care about, and brings much-needed financial support to the organizations they choose. But, in order for the donor to satisfy […]
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